LIVE: PM Narendra Modi turns 70, wishes pour in from across globe

21:04 September 17

Himachal governor, CM wish PM Modi on 70th birthday

Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Jairam Thakur extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mr Dattatraya said PM Modi's vision, untiring effort and strong leadership helped India scale new heights and the nation was bound to attain its "past glory". Wishing a long and healthy life, Mr Dattatraya said the prime minister's efforts and determination to make India a self-reliant nation and world power was an inspiration for all.

"PM Modi, as a reformist not only gave a new direction to the development of the country, but also made everyone proud by finding a permanent solution to the problems that have been prevailing for decades along with economic reforms," he added.

21:03 September 17

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greets PM Modi on birthday

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday on Thursday. Ms Banerjee, a strong critic of the prime minister, wished him a healthy and successful year.

21:02 September 17

The Chief Minister tweeted: "Warm wishes and greetings to @PMOIndia Shri. @narendramodi ji on his birthday. Wishing him good health and happiness." Mr Vijayan also sent an email message to the Prime minister, wishing him, CMO sources said.

21:00 September 17

Kerala Governor, Chief Minister extend birthday wishes to PM Modi

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday conveyed their greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday.

In a tweet, Mr Khan conveyed his "heartiest wishes" to PM Modi and said : "May you be blessed with many more fruitful years of service to thepeople".

20:59 September 17

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy wishes PM Modi on his 70th birthday

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy extended his wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday.

Taking to Twitter, he said, "Wishing our Hon'ble PM Sri @narendramodi ji a very Happy Birthday. May God bless him with a long and healthy life dedicated to the service of the nation."

20:57 September 17

Assam Governor, Chief Minister wish PM Modi on his birthday

Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and planted a sapling to celebrate the day.

In a tweet in Hindi the governor wished PM Modi, who turned 70, to remain healthy, happy and energetic forever.

"I strongly believe that your attitude of service towards the nation is an inspiration for other countries," he added. Mr Sonowal wished Modi on his birthday on behalf of the people of Assam.

"Your strong leadership and vision are leading India on the path of becoming Vishwa Guru, overturning every challenge into opportunities," he tweeted.

20:56 September 17

BJP organises ‘sewa saptah’ to mark PM Modi's birthday

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has organised several events as part of the “sewa saptah” programme to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 70th birthday on Thursday.

From blood donation camps to distribution of oximetres, food items etc, the party has organised a series of events to celebrate the PM’s birthday. Party leaders will take various social initiatives across the country to mark the week. All state unit chiefs have been sent circulars with a list of programmes to be carried out during ‘Seva Saptah’.

BJP is observing service week from September 14 to 20 as part of Modis birthday celebrations across the state.Party MPs, MLAs and senior leaders are performing social work including distribution of masks, sanitisers, food and other articles while adhering to COVID-19 protocols.

This apart, they are organising plantation, medical service, blood donation camps, Swachh Bharat events and plastic-free campaigns. 

18:26 September 17

Odisha Governor, CM greet PM on his birthday

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Sarangi on Thursday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and wished him good health and long life.
         

As the Prime Minister turned 70 on Thursday, Ganeshi Lal prayed to the almighty for his good health and long life.
         

"Honble Governor wishes Honble Prime Minister Sri @narendramodi ji a very happy birthday and prays the almighty for his Good health and longevity," said the Governors official Twitter handle in a post.
         

The chief minister took to Twitter to greet the Prime Minister. "Warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. May you be blessed with good health and long life," Patnaik tweeted.
         

Hailing Modi as the most popular leader in the world and an illustrious Prime Minister of the country, Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan prayed to Lord Jagannath for his long life and good health. "Modi Ji has been making ceaseless efforts to build an empowered and Atmanirbhar Bharat through strong will power, decisive leadership, hard work and an inclusive approach," he said in a message.
         

Union Minister of State for MSME, Pratap Sarangi wished the Prime Minister good health and long life and expressed optimism that his resolve to place the poor and deprived sections on the path of development will soon become a reality.
         

Among others, BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda, Odisha BJP President Samir Mohanty and Lok Sabha member Aparajita Sarangi greeted Modi on his birthday.
         

"In @narendramodi Ji, India has a leader with enormous popularity, admired worldwide, championing social reforms & implementing policies that improve the lives of ordinary people & reinforce our security. Heartfelt greetings on his birthday, & prayers for his long & healthy life," Panda
said in a Twitter post.
         

"On the 70th birthday of Honble PM @narendramodi, I convey my best wishes. All my prayers to God for his good health, fortune, energy, happiness and long life. May he keep leading us for years to come!", Aparajita Sarangi, BJP MP from Bhubaneswar, tweeted.
         

The state unit of BJP is celebrating the Prime Ministers birthday as "Sewa Divas" and organising a number of social service and welfare programmes on the occasion.

17:37 September 17

BJP Yuva Morcha celebrate PM Modi's birthday

BJP Yuva Morcha celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday by performing 'Rudrabhishek' with 70 kgs of milk along the banks of river Ganges in Kalighat.

The outfit prayed for a long and healthy life of PM Modi and said that he may be blessed with good health and high spirits to serve our nation.  

Sanjay Kumar, a member of the outfit, said, "It is our privilege that our nation has such a talented Prime Minister. He has led our nation on the path of development and we hope that this shall continue. 

16:44 September 17

Sri Lankan Prime Minister extends birthday greetings to PM Modi

Sri Lankan Prime Minister extendsbirthday greetings to PM Modi

Warm wishes to my good friend, PM Narendra Modi as you celebrate another year of your life. I wish you success and the best of health: Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa

16:42 September 17

Om Birla extends greetings on PM Modi's birthday

I wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday today, on behalf of the House. I pray for his good health, long life, and that he keeps working in the service of the country: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

16:37 September 17

Sharad Pawar, Ajit extend birthday greetings to PM Modi
         

NCP leaders, including party president Sharad Pawar and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar,on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister
Narendra Modi.
         

The prime minister turned 70 on Thursday. "Warm Birthday Greetings to our Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Wishing him an abundance of good health and happiness! Sharad Pawar tweeted.
         

Ajit Pawar wished a healthy and long life to Modi. Expecting that you will always carry out the work of giving justice to Maharashtra and all the countrymen, the deputy chief minister said on the micro-blogging site.
          

NCP MP from Baramati Supriya Sule tweeted, Wishing Prime Minister of India Hon. Shri. @narendramodi Ji Happy Birthday. Have Healthy Year Ahead! Ajit Pawar's son Parth Pawar also greeted the prime minister on his birthday.
         

"Wishing our Hon PM @narendramodi ji a very Happy Birthday! May he be blessed with good health and high spirits
to serve our Nation," he tweeted.
         

Maharashtra ministers Anil Deshmukh and Nawab Malik, and other leaders also extended greetings to Modi. 

16:01 September 17

"Very best wishes to my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday. I hope to see you soon," said Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson 

12:11 September 17

Home Minister Amit Shah said Modi is loved by everyone. The prime minister, he said, connected deprived sections of the society with mainstream of development.

Shah said Modi has dedicated his entire life for the welfare of the country and is laying the foundation of strong and self-reliant India.

12:11 September 17

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India has benefited tremendously from his astute leadership, firm conviction and decisive action.

"He has been working assiduously towards empowering the poor and marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life," Singh said.

10:26 September 17

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates PM Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday.

"I look forward to continue constructive dialogue with you and work closely together on topical issues of the bilateral and international agenda," says President Putin."

10:15 September 17

Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal also extended his wishes to the Prime Minister on the occasion and said that work done by him, especially during the COVID-19 crisis phase, showed his far-sightedness. 

"Best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is committed to the service of the country and has made India prestigious as a global power. Even during this COVID phase, the work done by you in making the country Atmanirbhar shows your far-sightedness," Goyal said. 

10:15 September 17

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday. Birla said that the Prime Minister's commitment to service of masses has motivated others to work harder for the betterment of humanity and service of the country. 

"Best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modiji on his birthday. Your life dedicated to fulfiling the pledge of service motivates all to work for the betterment of humanity and serving the country. I pray to God for your healthy and long life," Birla tweeted.

08:30 September 17

EAM Jaishankar wishes PM Modi on 70th birthday

EAM Jaishankar wishes PM Modi on 70th birthday

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and lauded his leadership which has enhanced India's standing at the world stage. 

"Join the nation in felicitating Prime Minister @narendramodi on his 70th birthday. His leadership has enhanced India's standing on the world stage. Wish him good health and many more years in service of the nation," Jaishankar tweeted. Prime Minister Modi turns 70 today. Wishes poured in for PM Modi from all corners on his birthday.

08:12 September 17

JP Nadda

BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday, describing him as a nation builder.

"Honorable Prime Minister, who has raised the honor of 'Bharatvarsha' on the world stage by moving on the path of progress. Heartfelt greetings to you. From life building to nation-building, your life is an inspiration for all of us," he tweeted.

07:58 September 17

Rajnath Singh tweet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, "Greetings and warm wishes to PM Shri @narendramodi on his birthday. India has benefited tremendously from his astute leadership, firm conviction &decisive action. He has been working assiduously towards empowering the poor & marginalised. Praying for his good health and long life."

07:28 September 17

Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah also took Twitter to wish PM Modi on his birthday.

"Happy Birthday to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the most beloved leader of the country dedicated to national service and poor welfare.

As Modi ji, the country has got leadership that has connected the people deprived of public welfare policies to the mainstream of development and laid the foundation of a strong India," Shah tweeted.

07:25 September 17

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday conveyed greetings to PM Modi on his birthday.

In a tweet in Hindi, he said: "Happy Birthday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji. You have presented the ideal of loyalty to the values ​​of life and democratic tradition of India. My best wishes and prayers are that God keep you always healthy and happy and the nation continues to receive your invaluable services."

07:19 September 17

Dr Ashwathnarayan C. N.

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka Dr Ashwathnarayan C. N. through his twitter account on Thursday wished PM Modi on his birthday.

"Hearty birthday wishes to our leader, the nation's beloved Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji. May Lord Shri Ram bless you with good health and a long life in the service of the nation. Jai Shri Ram!," he tweeted.

07:16 September 17

In a tweet on Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished PM Modi on his 70th birthday. 

07:15 September 17

BJP MP Arun Singh flagged off a cycle rally

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arun Singh flagged off a cycle rally on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi's birthday.

07:02 September 17

BJP launches ‘Seva Saptah’ to mark PM Modi’s birthday

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is organising week-long ‘Seva Saptah’ which kicked off on Monday to mark the 70th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

For the week-long celebrations that will culminate on September 20, the party has sent a circular to all its state unit chiefs, suggesting activities that could be taken up as part of the week-long campaign.

The circular sent by BJP General Secretary Arun Singh, contains a list of programmes, including social initiatives, with the theme ’70’ that states have been asked to organise.

The BJP workers will be planting 70 saplings in every booth and a cleanliness drive will be organised in 70 villages of every district with a pledge to get rid of single-use plastic.

Seventy virtual conferences on the life and mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be organised through webinars since holding an exhibition highlighting the exemplary work done by Modi would not be possible in the pandemic.

The BJP Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) and public representatives have been asked to participate in all these programmes while adhering to Covid-19 norms.

06:50 September 17

Finnish PM Marin wishes PM Modi on birthday

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of his 70th birthday adding that there is "more potential" to deepen bilateral relations between India and Finland. 

"On the occasion of your 70th birthday on September 17, let me express my heartfelt congratulations to you and my best wishes for your good health and well being," read a letter from the Finnish Prime Minister dated September 15.

06:41 September 17

Nepal PM extends greetings to PM Modi on birthday

Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli conveyed his greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday. PM Modi was born on September 17 in 1950.

In a tweet on Thursday, Oli said: "Warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji on the auspicious occasion of your birthday. I wish you good health and happiness. We will continue working closely together to further strengthen relations between our two countries.".